Sucampo and National Cherry Blossom Festival Announce Sucampo as Host and ‘Step Into Spring’ Program Sponsor for 2014

Partnership Reflects Continued Commitment to Innovation and Cultural Collaboration

BETHESDA, Md. and WASHINGTON, March 4, 2014 — Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Sucampo) (Nasdaq:SCMP) and the National Cherry Blossom Festival (Festival) today announced their ongoing partnership to support the historic celebration of Japan’s gift of cherry trees. Built on a passion for science and dedicated to supporting good health, Sucampo is co-sponsoring with the Festival this year’s “Step Into Spring” fitness program. This program features free exercise and wellness classes over the course of the three weeks during the Festival, encouraging a healthy lifestyle for all participants.